A collection of breaking news stories about the countries where IDEX works, and the issues we address.
Guatemala
Report of OHCHR on the activities of their office in Guatemala - Guatemala Times, March 25, 2010
The present report describes some key aspects of the human rights situation in Guatemala as well as the activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in 2009.
India
Environment clearance: A sham again - IndiaTogether.org, March 22, 2010
Permission to build in ecologically sensitive areas is routinelly given without any true regulation behind it. Building projects and even expansions are commonly begun before clearence is received.
Mexico
Rare Worthen's sparrow nest sites found in Mexico - BBC, March 22, 2010
Scientists are optimistic about the current number of existing sparrows. Conservationists are eager for new information that will help them increase the sparrows’ chances of survival.
Nepal
Ramping up the fight against child malnutrition - IRIN, March 16, 2010
Half of the children under age five suffer from chronic malnutrition. The government is renewing their efforts to tackle the situation and has coordinated different ministries to work together.
South Africa
What South Africa's World Cup really means - Pambazuka.org, March 18, 2010
There are concerns that the World Cup will not bring much income to the country’s poorer citizens. FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is permitted to outlaw vendors within a kilometer of the event, and even to revoke any journalist’s license.
Zimbabwe
MDC begins campaign to name and shame perpetrators of violence - SW Radio Africa, March 23, 2010
Many of perpetrators of the 2008 election violence serve in parliament or the military. The MDC will be publishing their names this week with the hope of bringing some justice to the country.
Guatemala
Report of OHCHR on the activities of their office in Guatemala - Guatemala Times, March 25, 2010
The present report describes some key aspects of the human rights situation in Guatemala as well as the activities of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in 2009.
India
Environment clearance: A sham again - IndiaTogether.org, March 22, 2010
Permission to build in ecologically sensitive areas is routinelly given without any true regulation behind it. Building projects and even expansions are commonly begun before clearence is received.
Mexico
Rare Worthen's sparrow nest sites found in Mexico - BBC, March 22, 2010
Scientists are optimistic about the current number of existing sparrows. Conservationists are eager for new information that will help them increase the sparrows’ chances of survival.
Nepal
Ramping up the fight against child malnutrition - IRIN, March 16, 2010
Half of the children under age five suffer from chronic malnutrition. The government is renewing their efforts to tackle the situation and has coordinated different ministries to work together.
South Africa
What South Africa's World Cup really means - Pambazuka.org, March 18, 2010
There are concerns that the World Cup will not bring much income to the country’s poorer citizens. FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is permitted to outlaw vendors within a kilometer of the event, and even to revoke any journalist’s license.
Zimbabwe
MDC begins campaign to name and shame perpetrators of violence - SW Radio Africa, March 23, 2010
Many of perpetrators of the 2008 election violence serve in parliament or the military. The MDC will be publishing their names this week with the hope of bringing some justice to the country.
Labels: Guatemala, India, Mexico, Nepal, South Africa, Zimbabwe
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